A DATE SCHEDULED

I AM HAVING SURGERY AND I CAN'T WAIT. I AM STARTING THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT I WILL BE HAVING SURGERY ON 12-30-05 I WOULD LIKE ANY AND ALL ADVICE FROM ANYONE ON WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR SURGERY AND WHAT I SHOULD STOCK UP ON FOR WHEN I COME HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY ADVICE YOU HAVE TO OFFER.

CONGRATS!!!!! Wish I could give you advice, but i am also pre-op and not sure what to expect myself. But i did want to say congrats and best wishes!!

congratulations on surgery date. Sorry i cant help because i am preop also but i Hope the best. i have psych appointment on 18 on november. what is after that?

CONGRATS KYLIE WHAT A WONDERFUL XMAS PRESENT IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW LOVE CANDY

CONGRATS on getting you date! What a way to start the new year!! As for suggestions.. well.. let me think.. 1) vaseline... I know that sounds silly but when you do your bowel prep it will save you from getting a sore bottom!! You really dont want to have a sore raw butt on top of the pain of surgery!! 2) a couple cans of broth, some jello, pudding, and propel type drinks.. You will be on a liquid diet most likely and wont be able to have that much but you will want a couple things.. And sugar free popcycles!! A little protein drink too.. Your taste is likely to change after surgery so it might be best not to buy a bunch of stuff.. 3)gas X!! gas X!! gas X!! did I mention gas X?? It was a life saver for me. It will depend on your surgeon- if he allows it then it does help.. check with your surgeon, some dont allow it some do.. 4)and follow the directions from your surgeon.. Walk.. sip.. walk... sip... get lots of rest.. 5)come to the board with questions, concerns, excitement, stress, whatever! It makes things so much easier when you have people who understand.. You can never have too much support! Good luck! If you need anything just yell.. Amber M*